Healthy Banana-Walnut Bundt Cake

Yes. I just used the word “healthy” to describe cake, and if you don’t believe me, read on.

This cake is whole wheat– it’s made with whole-wheat pastry flour and wheat germ, both of which are great for you. Even better, there is no added fat in here. The moisture comes from those amazing bananas which are one of the healthiest fruits you can possibly eat, and from some almond milk.

The bananas also contribute a lot of the sweetness, and I used some maple syrup because I love it and because it adds even more flavor to an already delicious cake.

If you have a huge sweet tooth, and you’ve tried my other banana cakes before, like my Banana Nut Bread and my Banana Cornbread and my Banana Cake, be warned that this cake is not as sweet as those are. But it is definitely healthier, and perfect for anyone looking for some sinful indulgence without feeling guilty as sin afterward.

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Cake looks healthy and awesome. I usually use Whole foods brand ww pastry flour and it quite smooth, but the last time I bought Hudson mills brand it had a lot pf bran in it. I think it is good, but I’m not sure how it will behave in cakes or soft pastries. What do you think and what brand do you use?

Pavani, I more often than not use the Whole Foods brand, as I did for this cake. I love it, with my only peeve being that I can only find it in 2-pound bags (not 5) at my neighborhood WF. I sometimes buy the Arrowhead Mills one too. I don’t think I’ve ever used the Hudson Mills flour.

I just made this today and have just now had a slice … WOW! I was a vegetarian for 30 years and then decided to go vegan. This is truly the BEST banana cake/loaf I’ve tasted … and I’ve made some pretty darn great banana cake/loaves in my years of baking. I would welcome anyone to challenge a better tasting, nutritious, healthier banana cake. I didn’t have any wheatgerm on hand so I used flaxseed meal instead. Thank you for this recipe! It’s definitely a keeper forever!